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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,538.50, 451,996.63 and 182,342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,538.50, 451,996.63 and 182,342.35 is: 251,628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,538.50 : 451,996.63 = 182,342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,538.50/451,996.63 = 182,342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,538.50x = 451,996.63 × 182,342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,538.50x = 82,418,127,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,418,127,706.28/327,538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,628.82

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